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ONE PAN HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN (EASY 30-MINUTE STICKY SWEET WEEKNIGHT DINNER)

Sana Umer
This One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner made with juicy chicken coated in a sticky sweet garlic sauce. An easy weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water

Optional Garnish:

  • green onions sliced
  • sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Cook Chicken:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.

Make Sauce:

  • In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, cornstarch, and water.

Combine:

  • Pour sauce into the skillet with the chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened and glossy.

Serve:

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm with rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Great served over rice or noodles.
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